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 [BG Capital Group]

   July 18, 2001                                              Volume 1 Issue 5
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        Dear Investor

                          The CEO Of Apogee Companies,
                        An Affiliated Group Of Companies
                     Owned By Roy P. Disney, Will Join The
                    Board Of Directors Of The Neptune Society

        Tom Camp, a prominent and nationally renowned leader in business,
                                      has
         accepted a position on the Neptune Society's Board of Directors
                             effective immediately.
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                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

        COMPANY CONTACT:
        Gary R. Loffredo, Director
        (800) 535-7935

         Tom Camp, CEO of the Apogee Companies, Owned By Roy P. Disney,
          Accepts a Position on The Neptune Society's Board of Directors

        BURBANK, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ The Neptune Society, Inc.
        (OTC Bulletin Board: NTUN) one of the country's largest publicly
        traded cremation specialists, announced today that Tom Camp,
        Chief Executive Officer of The Apogee Companies, a group of
        affiliated companies owned by Roy P. Disney, has accepted a
        position on its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

        "The Board of Directors of any successful corporation must
        consist of people with diverse backgrounds, and complimentary
        skills that are needed to run an organization in today's
        competitive environment. For The Neptune Society, this includes
        Directors with
        financial, legal, business and marketing expertise. We are
        pleased to have Mr. Camp join our team. His previous experience
        in guiding companies to growth and development will be invaluable
        to us as we continue to lead The Neptune Society to new levels,''
        said Marco Markin, Neptune's CEO and Chairman of the Board.

        Mr. Camp's professional background ranges from holding a position
        as the Director of Programs for the Nebraska Safety Counsel to
        working as an attorney for Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Inc., a
        premiere entertainment law firm, to his current position as CEO,
        Secretary and General Counsel of The Apogee Companies. Mr. Camp
        has been a part of the Apogee Companies, its predecessors and
        affiliates, since the company's formation in 1991. In addition to
        his current status at Apogee, Mr. Camp also currently serves as a
        Director of Hanna Car Wash Systems International, LLC. Mr. Camp
        has also previously served as a Director of Micromonitors, Inc.

        "His background as an attorney and business executive, as well as
        his experience in private equity investments from both a legal
        and business perspective make him an incredible choice for this
        position on Neptune's Board of Directors,'' said David Schroeder,
        Neptune Society's President. "We are looking forward to working
        with Tom in the future, and being able to make full use of the
        resources and knowledge that he can provide to us.''

        About The Neptune Society
        Headquartered in Burbank, CA., The Neptune Society Inc. is one of
        North America's largest cremation specialists, and is the only
        publicly traded company dealing solely in cremation services. The
        Neptune Society, operating for nearly three decades with
        locations in California, Florida, New York, Washington, Iowa,
        Oregon and Arizona has provided thousands of cremation services
        and currently has close to 60,000 active contracts and nearly $40
        million in trust in its unique Pre-Need program. The Neptune
        Society's goal is to provide a simple, dignified and economic
        alternative to the traditional funeral burial service system.

        Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking
        statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
        Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
        Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers/Investors are cautioned
        that the forward- looking statements are inherently uncertain,
        including statements related to the Company's business strategy,
        success of its acquisitions, its ability to integrate its current
        business strategies into its existing operations and the
        Company's expectations for future success. Actual performance and
        results of operations may differ materially from those projected
        or suggested. The forward-looking statements contained herein
        represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release,
        and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance
        on such statements. These forward-looking statements should not
        be reprinted, reiterated nor considered an inducement for
        investment.

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                            Neptune Society Highlights

                       *** Key Investment Considerations ***

        The Neptune Society® is the only public “pure play” in the
        cremation segment of the death-care services industry and the
        company benefits from extensive goodwill from its reputation and
        high visibility brand name built during its 27-year history.

        The Neptune Society recently received an 'Aggressive Buy'
        recommendation from Banyan Capital Markets with an $8 target
        price.

        The compelling value proposition for cremation is its simple,
        dignified, environmentally friendly and economical ($799 to
        $1,299) compared to ($5,000+) for a traditional burial service .

        Cremation service revenues were $2,242,000 for the three months
        that ended March 31, 2001 compared to $1,328,000 in 2000, nearly
        double the same period last year.

        The Neptune Society provided 6,639 cremations in 2000 and has
        already provided 5,098 in the first five months of 2001, that is
        double the same period last year with a very conservative
        projected total for 2001 to be approximately 7,400.

        The Neptune Society's new management team, assembled since 1999,
        has substantial industry expertise. The management has
        implemented a multi-pronged marketing strategy focused on selling
        “preened” cremation plans. Including direct sales over their Web
        site, the strategy also includes direct mail of approximately six
        million pieces being sent in 2001 and the support of five sales
        managers with approximately 200 independent, commission-only
        sales representatives providing follow-up.

        The Neptune Society serves customers in 35 major metro areas with
        16 offices located in 6 states (CA, FL, WA, OR, NY and IA),
        excluding the corporate offices and a dedicated “call center”
        with 20 telemarketers in Tempe, AZ.

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        For more information, contact:

        Gary R. Loffredo (800) 535-7935
        Corporate Investor Relations

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        The Neptune Society

        Corporate Headquarters
        3500 W. Olive
        Suite # 1430
        Burbank, CA 91505
        Telephone: 888-637-8863
        E-mail: info at neptunesociety.com
        Visit The Neptune Society on the Web: Click here

        We invite you to investigate the Neptune Society, trading symbol
        NTUN, by using the following links.

        Links to more information:

        Recent SEC Filings click here
        Click here for Financial Chart
        For Trading Technicals click here
        For current stock quote click here

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   Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain forward-looking
   statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
   1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
   1934, as amended.  Readers/Investors are cautioned that the forward-
   looking statements are inherently uncertain, including statements
   related to the Company's business strategy, success of its acquisitions,
   its ability to integrate its current business strategies into its
   existing operations and the Company's expectations for future success.
   Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from
   those projected or suggested.  The forward-looking statements contained
   herein represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release,
   and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on such
   statements.  These forward-looking statements should not be reprinted,
   reiterated nor considered an inducement for investment.

                         Copyright © 2001 Investors Edge





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